Campus Directory

Jason Johnson

Title

Associate Automotive Faculty

Department

Automotive Service Technology

Phone

(719) 846-5596

jason.johnson@trinidadstate.edu

Office

101 Banta

Location

Trinidad

Degree	Major Emphasis	Institution
AAS		ITT-Technical Institute
Certificate	Automatic Transmission
Certificate	Automotive Electrical
Certificate	Automotive Service Technology
Certificate	Brakes
Certificate	Engine Performance
Certificate	Engine Repair
Certificate	HVAC
Certificate	Manual Transmission
Certificate	Suspension and Steering
Certificate	Light Duty Diesel Repair

I’ve always believed that the best way to understand how something works is to get your hands dirty and dive in. Whether it was during my time in the Marine Corps, running my own business, or now in the classroom, I’ve found that technical skill is only half the battle—the other half is mindset.

Currently, I’m an Associate Automotive Faculty Instructor in the Automotive Technology Services program at Trinidad State College. My goal is to bridge the gap between textbook theory and the real-world demands of the shop floor. Before moving into higher ed, I spent years teaching CTE in K-12 schools and successfully built and managed my own business from the ground up.

I bring a "veteran’s eye" for precision and an "owner’s eye" for efficiency to my students every day. I’m passionate about empowering the next generation of technicians to not only fix cars but to build sustainable, high-impact careers.